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Matthew Townsley, MD, Anesthesiology, Birmingham, AL

MatthewTownsleyMDFASE

Anesthesiology Birmingham, AL

Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology

Professor of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

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  • Office

    619 19th St S
    Birmingham, AL 35249
    Phone+1 205-934-7424

Summary

  • Dr. Matthew Townsley is an anesthesiologist in Birmingham, AL and is affiliated with Children's of Alabama. He received his medical degree from University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine and has been in practice 12 years. He specializes in cardiothoracic anesthesiology and is experienced in perioperative echocardiography, medical education, and pediatric cardiac anesthesiology.

Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, 2009 - 2010
  • University of Alabama Medical Center
    University of Alabama Medical CenterResidency, Anesthesiology, 2006 - 2009
  • Orlando Health
    Orlando HealthInternship, Internal Medicine, 2005 - 2006
  • University of South Florida College of Medicine
    University of South Florida College of MedicineClass of 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2006 - 2024
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2009 - 2012
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
  • National Board of EchocardiographyAdvanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (Diplomate)

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FASE) American Society of Echocardiography, 2016
  • McGahey Award for Medical Student Teaching UAB Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, 2014
  • Teacher of the Year UAB Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, 2011

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Anesthesia and Imaging for Advanced Circulatory Support  
    Teo EYL, Townsley MM, Nyman CB, Sniecinski RM, Advances in Anesthesia, 2015

Books/Book Chapters

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Other

  • Cardiovascular System: Physiology: Venous Return: Vascular Compliance/Venous Capacitance; Controlling Factors, Muscle Action; Intrathoracic Pressure; Body Position, Bl... 
    Townsley MM, START Prep Online Basic Anesthesia Curriculum
    http://www.startprep.org
    START Prep Online Basic Anesthesia Curriculum - 9/21/2014
  • Cardiovascular System: Physiology: Venous Return: Vascular Compliance/Venous Capacitance; Controlling Factors, Muscle Action; Intrathoracic Pressure; Body Position, Bl... 
    Townsley MM, START Prep Online Board Review Program
    http://www.startprep.org
    Stanford AIM Lab. Stanford, CA - 3/6/2013

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